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Arrestar stakes claims for Magic Millions

Saturday 29 October 2016, 2:44pm

Arrestar has set himself on a Magic Millions 2YO Classic path after winning at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Flying Artie scores Coolmore Stakes upset

Saturday 29 October 2016, 2:41pm

After placing in the Blue Diamond and Golden Slipper last season, Flying Artie has beaten a strong field to win his first Group One in the Coolmore Stud Stakes.  Read more »

Eckstein graduates to Sat win at Rosehill

Saturday 29 October 2016, 2:27pm

Kurt Goldman-trained Eckstein has stolen the finish after a hiccup in the tie-up stalls saw race favourite Il Riccio finish last.  Read more »

Oceanographer adds his name to Cup field

Saturday 29 October 2016, 2:23pm

English trainer Charlie Appleby will have two Melbourne Cup runners, with Oceanographer to join Qewy after his win in the Lexus Stakes.  Read more »

Sheidel digs in deep for Flemington win

Saturday 29 October 2016, 2:17pm

Sheidel may back up into the Darley Classic after leading throughout in the Sensis Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Even 2nd last, Payne makes history

Saturday 29 October 2016, 1:46pm

Michelle Payne is deciding if Queen of Zealand will race in the $1 million VRC Oaks after becoming the first person in Victoria to ride a runner she trains.  Read more »

Tiamo Grace stakes a claim for VRC Oaks

Saturday 29 October 2016, 1:22pm

Tiamo Grace has firmed to second favouritism for the VRC Oaks with her strong win in the Wakeful Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Champagne flows down the Rosehill straight

Saturday 29 October 2016, 1:20pm

Trainer Bjorn Baker has the Magic Millions Classic firmly in his sights for two-year-old Champagne Cuddles after her Pierro Plate win at Rosehill.  Read more »

Criterion's half-brother wins Carbine Club

Saturday 29 October 2016, 12:47pm

Criterion's half-brother Comin' Through has stamped himself as a colt on the rise with victory in the Group Three Carbine Club Stakes at his third career start.  Read more »

Moreira tests Heartbreak City at Werribee

Saturday 29 October 2016, 12:43pm

Joao Moreira has put Heartbreak City through his paces at Werribee ahead of his ride on the Irish-trained stayer in the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Michelle Payne mobbed on Derby Day

Saturday 29 October 2016, 12:39pm

Melbourne Cup winning jockey Michelle Payne has had to be in two minds on Derby Day as she preps for a group 2 ride and her media commitments.  Read more »

Glimpse at the history of racing fashion

Saturday 29 October 2016, 5:36am

Men and women from across the nation have been drawn to the race's fashion frivolities for years and while styles change, the public interest continues to soar.  Read more »

McEvoys team up in Victoria Derby

Friday 28 October 2016, 6:35pm

Kerrin McEvoy has finished second in the Victoria Derby four times and a horse trained by his uncle will carry the jockey's hopes of a first win.  Read more »

Macdonald returns to scene of Derby upset

Friday 28 October 2016, 6:22pm

A daughter of 2008 upset Victoria Derby winner Rebel Raider runs in the Group Two Wakeful Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

What you need to know about Cantala Stakes

Friday 28 October 2016, 5:32pm

Facts and figures on the Cantala Stakes.  Read more »

Return to Flemington a plus for Palentino

Friday 28 October 2016, 5:28pm

Jockey Mark Zahra has ridden Palentino to two Group One wins in 2016 at Flemington and is hoping he can add another in the Cantala Stakes.  Read more »

Hopfgarten ready to step up at Flemington

Friday 28 October 2016, 5:20pm

Hopfgarten is yet to trouble the scorer in six runs in Melbourne but a favourable draw gives him the chance in the Cantala Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

McEvoy doesn't Doubt Mamma in G1 Myer

Friday 28 October 2016, 5:12pm

Tony McEvoy has aimed Don't Doubt Mamma at the Myer Classic and says the mare is as good as she can be heading into the Group One race at Flemington.  Read more »

Tony Pike concentrating on Derby win

Friday 28 October 2016, 5:07pm

New Zealand trainer Tony Pike has no concerns about the Victoria Derby distance for the favourite Sacred Elixir.  Read more »

Kiwis aim for another $1.5m Vic Derby win

Friday 28 October 2016, 4:42pm

A New Zealand-bred and trained colt is the favourite for Saturday's Victoria Derby at Flemington.  Read more »